Zayn first teased the song’s lyrics on Twitter before confirming its March 10, 2016 release.
LIKE I WOULD
Zayn Lyrics
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Talking 'bout it's not my style
Thought I'd see what's up
While I'm lighting up
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Know it's late but I'm so wired
Saw your face and got inspired
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
It's okay to want me, 'cause I want you
Been thinkin' it over, but I'm through
So stop wasting all my time, messing with my mind
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would
He can't love you like I would
He can't love you like I could
(He don't know your body)
He don't know your body
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
Like I would
He can't touch you like I would
Won't touch you like I do
He can't love you like I could
Won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
Like I would
In Zayn's song "Like I Would," the lyrics are about a past relationship where the singer still has feelings for their ex-partner. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that it's been a while since they last spoke and confesses that talking about it is not their style. The singer announces their current state of mind, feeling wired and inspired to reach out to their ex-partner. The chorus states that no one can touch the ex-partner like the singer does, and that the new person in their life won't do things right or love them the way the singer did.
The verse following the chorus continues the post-breakup reflection, expressing the singer's realization that it's okay to want their ex-partner back. However, the singer strengthens their stance that it's not worth wasting time playing games or messing with their mind. The repetition of "cold-hearted" in the song is consistent with the singer’s attitude and overall emotion towards the situation.
Overall, "Like I Would" is a song that delves into the feeling of longing for an ex while acknowledging that they have moved on. Though the lyrics possess a definite melancholy and pained tone, the confident way the singer says "he won't touch you like I'm doing" shows that there's still a level of pride and confidence in what they offered to the previous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey what's up, it's been a while
Long time no see, I'm not one to bring up the past
Talking 'bout it's not my style
I'm not used to talking about what happened between us
Thought I'd see what's up
I thought I'd check in
While I'm lighting up
While I'm smoking something
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Our past relationship ended on a bitter note
Know it's late but I'm so wired
I know it's late, but I'm too energized to sleep
Saw your face and got inspired
After seeing a picture of you, I felt inspired to reach out
Guess you let it go, now you're good to go
I assume you moved on, and are doing well
Oh, oh
Here it comes
It's probably gonna sound wrong
What I'm about to say might not be well-received
Promise it won't last long
I promise it won't take long to say
If we can never go back
If there is no chance for us to restart our relationship
Thought you'd like to know that
I wanted you to be aware of this
He won't touch you like I do
Your new partner won't touch you the way I used to
He won't love you like I would
Your new partner won't love you the way I did
He don't know your body
Your new partner doesn't know your body like I did
He don't do you right
Your new partner isn't treating you right
Love you like I would
Only I can love you the way you deserve
It's okay to want me, 'cause I want you
It's understandable for you to want me, because I want you too
Been thinkin' it over, but I'm through
I've been considering this for a while, but I've made up my mind
So stop wasting all my time, messing with my mind
Stop playing games and messing with my emotions
He can't love you like I would
No one else can love you the way I did
Won't touch you like I do
No one else can touch you like I did
He don't know your body
Your new partner doesn't know your body like I did
He won't love you like I would
Your new partner won't love you the way I did
Love you like I would
Only I can love you the way you deserve
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CC WELLS, JAMES GRIFFIN, J. EMERSON, ZAIN JAVADD MALIK, KEVIN RAINS, SL WAVIEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Hey what's up, it's been a while
Talking 'bout it's not my style
Thought I'd see what's up
While I'm lighting up
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Know it's late but I'm so wired
Saw your face and got inspired
Guess you let it go, now you're good to go
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
It's okay to want me, 'cause I want you
Been thinkin' it over, but I'm through
So stop wasting all my time, messing with my mind
It's cold-hearted, cold-hearted
Oh, oh
It's probably gonna sound wrong
Promise it won't last long
Oh, oh
If we can never go back
Thought you'd like to know that
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would, like I would
He can't love you like I would
He can't love you like I could
(He don't know your body)
He don't know your body
He won't touch you like I do
He won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
Like I would
He can't touch you like I would
Won't touch you like I do
He can't love you like I could
Won't love you like I would
He don't know your body
He don't do you right
He won't love you like I would
Love you like I would
Like I would
@ladivaza
eres lo mejor que me ha pasado en la vida
@Maria-rj9ys
omg divaza, divina como siempre <3
@Sofia-bl8vy
+LA DIVAZA sepaso
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Ahora te amo mássss
@spcexplorer
no si
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JAJAJAJAJA
@lemonmarie2161
This song is a FUCKING BOP. Five years later and it still hasn’t aged.
@stinkymalinky8633
IKRRRR
@bhavyyjain1521
like i would not agree!
@zainmalik2078
Thanks so much fans i love you guys ❤